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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.72, 48,433.56 and 19,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.72, 48,433.56 and 19,181.36 is: 26,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.72 : 48,433.56 = 19,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.72/48,433.56 = 19,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.72x = 48,433.56 × 19,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.72x = 929,021,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,021,550.44/35,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.32

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